The Madras High Court has permitted Anirudh Ravichanders Hukum World Tour Concert to proceed as scheduled in Kuvathur, but cautioned organizers about potential public inconvenience and traffic disruptions. Justice N Anand Venkatesh warned that the organizers will be held accountable for any issues arising from the concert.

Chennai experienced heavy rain, thunder, and lightning on Friday morning, as forecasted by the India Meteorological Department. An orange alert was issued for several districts in Tamil Nadu, including Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Cuddalore. The Regional Meteorological Centre warned of moderate to intense thunderstorms in Chennai and surrounding areas, with showers reported across various parts of the city.

A recovering addict recounts his journey through drug addiction, starting at age 11 with tobacco and escalating to LSD and meth. He faced multiple rehab stints, relapsed, started peddling, and eventually sought help after hitting rock bottom. A psychiatrist also talks about the science of addiction. Plus read the signs of drug abuse

The NIA arrested Imthathullah, owner of Ambur Biryani Hotel in Kodaikanal, for allegedly sheltering proclaimed offenders in the 2019 Ramalingam murder case. He harbored absconding accused at his hotel outlets since 2021. NIA previously searched locations in Dindigul and Tenkasi, seizing documents.